Anglesey

[ ang-guh l-see ]

/ ˈæŋ gəl si /

noun

an island and historic county in Gwynedd, in NW Wales.

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Examples from the Web for anglesey

She is still there now with George while William completes his tour of duty and says farewell to Anglesey.
Prince William Is Out of a Job. What Now?|Nico Hines|August 15, 2013|DAILY BEAST
William returned to his RAF base on Anglesey yesterday when his paternity leave came to an end.
Kate To Join William In Wales|Tom Sykes|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Tomorrow, for example, he will be attending the local agricultural show on Anglesey.
Kate To Join William In Wales|Tom Sykes|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
However a relocation of the royal family to Anglesey would be a huge break with protocol.
Kate To Join William In Wales|Tom Sykes|August 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST

William - who now pilots a helcipoter - was then called from his base at RAF Valley in Anglesey to rescue them.
Prince William To The Rescue|Tom Sykes|February 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
They are considered, I believe, to be memorials of the priors of Anglesey, a neighbouring religious house.
Notes and Queries, Number 69, February 22, 1851|Various
Over 80 is the percentage in Carnarvonshire, as against over 90 for Anglesey.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 3|Various
Anglesey is as interesting to the antiquary, as to the natural philosopher.
Curiousities of Great Britain: England and Wales Delineated Vol. 1|Thomas Dugdale
Ellen Ellis at Beumaris in Anglesey gave birth to a child in her 72d year.
The Every Day Book of History and Chronology|Joel Munsell
A fierce poetical dispute raged between him and Sion Brwynog of Anglesey, who was a contemporary of his.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 5|Various

British Dictionary definitions for anglesey

Anglesey

/ (ˈæŋɡəlsɪ) /

noun

an island and county of N Wales, formerly part of Gwynedd (1974–96), separated from the mainland by the Menai Strait. Administrative centre: Llangefni. Pop: 59 500 (2003 est). Area: 720 sq km (278 sq miles)Welsh name: Ynys Môn

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